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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.05, 190.33 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.05, 190.33 and 98.77 is: 136.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.05 : 190.33 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.05/190.33 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.05x = 190.33 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.05x = 18,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.89/138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.17

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